Robert Lee is 0-4 against Irion County since September of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Robert Lee Steers will look to defend their home field against the Irion County Hornets at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Robert Lee's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Last Friday, Robert Lee humbled Bronte with a 54-8 victory. The result was nothing new for the Steers, who have now won three contests by 46 points or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, a victory for Irion County just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against May, falling 84-36. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 71st, while the Tigers are ranked fifth).
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Aidan Taylor, who rushed for 86 yards. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles. Irion County also got a significant boost from Colton Lawdermilk, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 84 yards.
Robert Lee's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2. As for Irion County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Robert Lee suffered a grim 56-36 defeat to Irion County in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Robert Lee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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